Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited recently signed an unfunded Risk-Participation Agreement with British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, to provide support to the microfinance sector in Pakistan. Subject to authorisation from the State Bank of Pakistan, the two institutions will enter into a USD40 million programme, under which BII will cover 50 per cent …

Bank Alfalah, one of the largest commercial banks in Pakistan, has collaborated with SendSpend, headquartered in London, United Kingdom (UK), to launch a state-of-the-art, international remittance service. The cloud-based service allows immediate and effortless money transfers from the UK to Pakistan through mobile phones, allowing individuals and businesses to send and receive money internationally more conveniently than ever. SendSpend is an …

DUBAI: Based on massive success in 2022 with over 600 attendees, Times Square Center Dubai and TishTash Communications return with an eventful day of inspirational, action-seeking, and motivational talks about women’s health on Saturday, 17th June. Focusing on female and family healthcare the schedule is filled with activities open to all. Guests can expect a selection of relevant brand offerings, …

News Desk RAS AL KHAIMAH: Experience an unforgettable four-day Eid celebration from April 20th to 23rd, 2023 at Rixos Bab Al Bahr, the ultimate all-inclusive beachfront resort in Ras Al Khaimah. With a carefully curated lineup of exciting events and activities for guests of all ages, Rixos Bab Al Bahr is the perfect destination for this Eid. Enjoy the popular Rixy Kids …

Emirates Gas, a subsidiary of ENOC Group, announced the launch of its next generation LPG composite cylinders in selected areas in Dubai. The launch comes as part of ENOC’s consistent efforts to provide customers with the latest technology and innovation in the LPG industry. Light in weight and durable in nature, the composite cylinders are also translucent enabling customers to know the level …

The Consul General of Italy in Karachi, Mr. Danilo Giurdanella hosted the second edition of Iftar dinner in Karachi. The event was organized for the Muslims and non-Muslims residing in Karachi including government officials, diplomatic community, religious clerics and local dignitaries to commemorate the holy month of Ramadan and promote inter-faith harmony. Honorable Chief Minister Sindh Mr. Murad Ali Shah …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Agthia Group PJSC, one of the region’s leading food and beverage companies, hosted its Annual General Meeting om Monday, 17 April, 2023, which was attended both, in-person and electronically, by shareholders at the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry. During the meeting, shareholders accepted the Group’s financial results for the year ending 31 December 2022 …

As UAE residents gear up for the first long weekend of the year, in celebration of Eid Al Fitr, Emirates is highlighting a busy period for outbound travel from Dubai from 20 April onwards. Emirates advises passengers to arrive to the airport up to 3 hours before a flight, take note of the boarding time on the boarding pass to …

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region, has announced that it will be extending its support towards the Emirates NBD Padel Tour, as title sponsor for the second year. The year-long tour organised by MatchSpot, comprises over 30 tournaments across four categories namely majors, opens, challengers and master finals, being hosted …

AEG Pakistan in their recently shared press release shared as; “AEG Pakistan are excited to announce our new partnership with DIP. This partnership will revolutionize the way people pay for their travel. It is our aim to provide a seamless and stress-free experience for our customers, and this alliance will allow us to do just that”. The press release further …